Forklift Operator- 1st Shift

MSI Express, INC; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express, INC in Portage, Indiana, is hiring for a warehouse associate to operate forklifts and other equipment, load/unload merchandise, and stock inventory per SOPs. The role uses ERP software to track movement and inventory, maintain safety standards, and assist with physical inventories.

The candidate should be able to lift up to 100 pounds, work overtime as needed, and follow precise directions. The job emphasizes accuracy, safety, and efficient material handling within a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Able to operate material handling equipment in a warehouse/manufacturing setting.
• Follow safety procedures and OSHA/MSDS guidelines at all times.
• Read and follow directions/instructions accurately.
• Maintain physical stamina to lift and move heavy items as needed.
• Possess basic inventory control and ERP-system skills.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments and move product within the warehouse/manufacturing environment.
• Stock and store merchandise in the proper locations.
• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using a forklift or clamp truck.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment or production with accuracy.
• Maintain inventory records and report variances to supervisors.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

OSHA safety compliance

ERP system usage

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Overtime readiness

Tools

Forklift

Clamp truck

ERP system

Job description

**Job Description:****PRIMARY PURPOSE:**Responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, loading, unloading, picking, and counting merchandise in accordance with production standards. Uses Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system when moving merchandise, loading and unloading product in accordance with material SOPs.**KEY ACCOUNTABILITY:*** Unload inbound shipments and move product within a warehouse/manufacturing environment.* Efficiently stock and store merchandise in appropriate areas* Loading, unloading, moving, stocking, and staging products and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment* Pull and prepare product for shipment or production ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded.* Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.* Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards* Report quality variances to supervisor or materials manager.* Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, orderly fashion.* Assist in physical inventories* Ensure proper stock rotation* Uses ERP system moving inventory/product in accordance with SOPs.* Follow all company policies including but not limited to general manufacturing and safety practices.* This position has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within their influence. The associate in this job has the responsibility to report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems.* Perform additional duties as assigned by management**CAPABILITY PROFILE:*** Ability to work overtime as needed* Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules* Ability to read, understand, and follow directions/instructions* Ability to use automated inventory control equipment as required* Have appropriate eye, hand and foot coordination to properly use various equipment and/or tools* Ability to manually load/unload, lift/move equipment/product which may weigh up to 100 pounds* Ability to mount and dismount forklift through the duration of the shift which requires bending, stretching, stepping, reaching, climbing, and stooping* Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch, step, climb and/or sit frequently or through the duration of the shift